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Peoria man arrested, faces multiple charges related to alleged inappropriate conduct with teen

The city's police department says 44-year-old Christopher "CJ" Williams is facing nine charges so far.
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PEORIA, Ariz. — A Peoria man was arrested by the city's police department and is facing several charges related to an alleged inappropriate conduct with a teen. 

Peoria police detectives arrested Christopher "CJ" Williams, 44, on three counts of sexual conduct with a minor, three counts of sexual abuse, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of assault. 

The investigation into Williams began on Sep. 25 when police were notified of an alleged sex offense incident. Police said through the information they received, they learned Williams was having an "inappropriate relationship" with a teen. 

The Peoria Special Victims Unit is investigating the incident and encourages anyone with information regarding the case or any additional victims to contact Detective Ochoa at 623-773-8383.

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